U.S. Navy
Thomas Joseph Kersey
ConflictNoncombat
Year of Action1876
Unit/CommandUSS Plymouth
BirthplaceSt. Johns
Citation
Serving on board the USS Plymouth at the Navy Yard, New York, 26 July 1876, Kersey displayed bravery and presence of mind in rescuing from drowning one of the crew of that vessel.
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